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Scenario

How to navigate changing dynamics in parent-teen outdoor activities

My teenage son and I started trail running together during the pandemic and it was the best our relationship had been in years, but now he's always too busy or tired and when we do go he's on his phone at every rest stop. I don't want to force it but I'm watching our only real connection slip away.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A precious connection is fading as natural development pulls you apart, and you're struggling between holding on and letting go.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Running and movement in nature?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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